UN: Gaza now a 'graveyard' for thousands of children
The Gaza Strip has become a graveyard for thousands of children, the United Nations said Tuesday, fearing more may die of dehydration. Israel has heavily bombarded Gaza...
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Cash-strapped Lebanon unprepared as war threat looms
Lebanese emergency crews rush to the scene of Israeli bombardments in ageing vehicles and without protective gear as the crisis-hit country struggles to prepare for a possible war....
31 October 2023
Mada Masr blocked in Egypt for its Gaza coverage
The charges brought against Mada Masr by Egypt's Supreme Media Regulation Council on Sunday include "the practice of media activities without authorization" and "publishing false information...
Laure-Maïssa FARJALLAH, 31 October 2023
Jordan fears the crossfire if Gaza war pulls Iran into wider conflict
AMMAN — Jordan's request for Patriot air defense systems from Washington reflects its growing concern about being caught in the crossfire if the war in Gaza pulls in Iran and its well-armed...
31 October 2023
Russia says Israeli air strikes on Syria 'unacceptable'
Russia on Tuesday condemned increased Israeli air strikes on Syria as "unacceptable," saying they risked triggering a spillover of the Israel-Hamas war into a wider regional conflict. ...
31 October 2023
Gaza aid distribution struggles amid overcrowding, debris, lack of fuel
Distribution of food and medical supplies is faltering in Gaza due to a chronic lack of fuel, looting of stores, the choking of streets with rubble from Israeli shelling and overcrowding caused...
31 October 2023
Gaza war widens gap between Biden and his electorate
“Mr. President, Michigan is an important state for you,” warned Palestinian-American Rashida Tlaib, a Democrat congresswoman in mid-October. “And guess what, Mr. President? We will remember and...
Clara HAGE, 31 October 2023
Norway believes Israel may have not fully respected international law
ABU DHABI — Norway believes Israel may have broken international law in its bombardment of Gaza that has levelled neighbourhoods and killed thousands of Palestinians, its foreign minister said...
Alexander Cornwell, 31 October 2023
Why is Nasrallah deciding to finally break his silence?
On Friday, Nov. 3, at 3:00 P.M, Hezbollah Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah will finally break the silence he has maintained since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, in which his party is...
Yara ABI AKL and Salah Hijazi, 31 October 2023
Lebanon reaches one year with no president: What happened?
For the research-obsessive among you, click here for our detailed play-by-play of each recent voting session . A year ago today, Michel Aoun vacated the Baabda Presidential Palace on the last...
Abbas Mahfouz, 31 October 2023
One year with no president: How each of Lebanon’s 12 failed voting sessions panned out
Short on time? Click here to read our overview of Lebanon’s year without a president . Have a bit more time to spare? Keep reading below: Election timeline First vote — Sept. 29, 2022:...
Abbas Mahfouz, 31 October 2023
Lebanon's offshore gas: TotalEnergies-led consortium is no longer interested in Block No. 4
Over five and a half years after signing contracts for rights of exploration and exploitation of offshore hydrocarbon reserves in Block No. 4 of Lebanon’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), the...
Fouad GEMAYEL, 31 October 2023
Israeli forces demolish house of senior Hamas leader
RAMALLAH — Israeli troops on Tuesday destroyed the family home of Saleh al-Arouri, the exiled commander of Hamas forces in the occupied West Bank as security forces continued their crackdown on...
31 October 2023
Yemen's Houthi rebels claim drone attack on Israel
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels fired drones towards Israel on Tuesday in retaliation for its war against Hamas, a senior official from the group told AFP. "These drones...
31 October 2023
Drones target Iraq's Ain al-Asad airbase, no casualties, damage — sources
ANBAR — Two armed drones targeted Iraq’s Ain al-Asad airbase, which hosts US forces and other international forces in western Iraq, a security source and a government source told Reuters on...
31 October 2023
Gasoline, diesel and generator fuel prices increase slightly
BEIRUT — The Energy Ministry on Tuesday announced an increase in gasoline, diesel and generator fuel prices and a decrease in the gas cylinder price. Here are the new prices: • Twenty liters of...
31 October 2023
Palestinian factions in Lebanon call for 'day of anger' in refugee camps: Israel-Hamas war, day 25
21:05 Beirut Time Thank you for following our LIVE coverage of Day 25 of the Hamas vs Israel conflict. We'll be back tomorrow with more news updates and analysis, right here at ...
Ghadir Hamadi, 31 October 2023
Israel aims shock-value online campaign at Europe
Israel is running a hard-hitting online campaign targeting mostly Europeans with shocking images and testimonies from the attacks carried out by Islamist militant group Hamas on Oct. 7....
31 October 2023
Israeli strike damages house, Parliament to discuss emergency plan, surge in irregular migration: Everything you need to know to start your Tuesday
Catch up on our LIVE coverage of Day 24 of the Israel-Hamas war here . Israeli strikes damaged a house in Alma Shaab, South Lebanon, area residents told L’Orient Today as cross-border fire...
31 October 2023
Attacks on US forces risk conflict with Iran
Repeated attacks on American troops in the Middle East risk drawing the United States into a conflict with Iran even as Washington strives to prevent fighting between Israel and Hamas from...
31 October 2023
Current aid system for Gaza 'geared to fail,' UN warns
The UN agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) warned Monday that the limited number of aid trucks entering Gaza were insufficient to meet the "unprecedented humanitarian needs" in the territory....
31 October 2023
Israel envoy wears yellow star at UN, drawing Yad Vashem criticism
Israel's United Nations ambassador displayed a yellow star on his chest Monday as he addressed the Security Council, provocatively pledging to wear the badge until members of the body condemn Hamas...
31 October 2023
Hamas video shows women abducted in Israel attacks
Hamas released Monday a video showing three of the more than 230 people Israel says were seized by Palestinian militants in massive Oct. 7 raids that triggered an all-out war in Gaza....
